First Quarter Moon
Thursday, 17 November 1977 · 21:53 local in London
1977-11-17 21:53 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 21:53 local time in London on 17 November. Half of the visible disc is lit, and the terminator cuts across the middle. Long shadows make craters along the dividing line stand out.
Moon altitude
10°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
17 Nov
1977
Viewing tips
- Look along the terminator for the strongest crater shadows.
- The Moon is highest in the evening during this phase.
- Binoculars are enough to see major craters and maria.
Visibility, honestly
Above the horizon (10°) at the exact moment.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
First Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 21:53 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
13:05
Next moonset
23:13
Next events
Calendar →Nov 1977
25
Full Moon
Above horizon17:32 local · Fri, Fri 25 Nov · Moon 10°
Dec 1977
3
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon21:16 local · Sat, Sat 3 Dec · Moon -20°
Dec 1977
10
New Moon
Not visible17:33 local · Sat, Sat 10 Dec · Moon -11°
Dec 1977
17
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon10:37 local · Sat, Sat 17 Dec · Moon -13°